In a message dated 10/10/2007 12:24:17 A.M. Greenwich Standard Time,
rcrgs@verizon.net writes:
What is to prevent oxidation of the connecting surfaces with
resultant deterioration of RF performance? Can this deterioration, if
present, be abated by using some sort of conductive joint compound during
assembly?
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I have found that wrapping the joint with plain old electrical tape helps to
reduce the oxidation at the joint. This worked in Florida, in a pretty
hostile environment for aluminum. I plan to do the same thing out here in KH6
with my stacked KT36XAs (when they arrive).
YMMV.
Bill K4XS/KH7XS
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